webOS 1.4.5 available for Verizon Pre Plus, AT&T Pre Plus 116
As expected, webOS 1.4.5 is now available for the Pre Plus on Verizon. While we know that it's going to let you download more games to help pump up the numbers for the developers looking to get their share of the one million dollars Palm is giving away in the PDK Hot Apps program, we're curious to hear if there are any other improvements.
At the top of our list: tell us if 1.4.5 on your Pre actually fixes the currently-busted GPS functionality so we don't have to resort to Homebrew fixes. We're not especially hopeful it will, but hey, at least you can look forward to better Mobile Hotspot with Windows Visa 64-bit, slightly improved battery life, and all the Jewels you can handle.
Homebrewers - as usual most patches are ok, but these should be removed before updating. We like to suggest removing themes before updates, too.
Update: The AT&T Palm Pre Plus also looks to be getting the update as we speak! No word yet on whether there are additional features hidden in the AT&T update and also no word whether or not the AT&T Pixi is getting 1.4.5 just yet. - Thanks Sett!
Update 2: Oddly, Palm's release notes for Verizon Palm Pre webOS 1.4.5 don't mention the battery or Mobile Hotspot improvements from Verizon's site. AT&T's release notes don't reveal any surprises.
Thanks LLC23!
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Downloading now!
Just wondering. I don't know anyone that has one, but does this mean that the AT&T Pixi+ still doesn't have the update?
My AT&T Pixi+ tells me I am up to date with 1.4.3
yes there is still no anoucement for the pixi update which is kinda upseting since spirnts pixi already has it which makes me wonder why
ahhh finally.
did 1.4.5 fix the GPS issues on the Pixi?
Downloading less than 1 MB a minute.. sheesh.
1.4.5 Is available for the AT&T Pre Plus as well!
mine is downloading too, slow as can be
i just hit "Install Now" and it's doing it's thing (as if anyone cares what my phone is doing)
1.4.5 booting up now...
the white pulse effect around "palm" while luna boots seems brighter now
and, done... 10:26pm PDT and it looks like I'm the first kid on this particular block with 1.4.5 booted on a verizon pre plus... but I'm the only one that cares
strange, not one of my apps needs an update.
now all that's left is to re-install my patches and uberkernel... I've had a stuck patch since 1.4.1.1, so I ran EPR before updating to 1.4.5.
Downloading! Finally.
Downloading here, too, very slow.
Thank you masked defender!
I really think he scared VZ and att into releasing it! way to go webos defender!
nice i got the update as well to but need to wait till i get off work to remove my patches
yeeesssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ANGRY BIRDS HERE I COME
Downloading now....slowly
Woot Woot ... Don't care about wait ... Just BRING it!
wait ive had 1.4.5 for a while on my pixi and it says its up to date is something different wit what your getting?
the pixi plus got 1.4.5 a week or 2 ago; it's finally hitting for the pre plus now
Download is taking forever.
So can't wait to finally play Angry Birds.
YES!!, I'm so jelous right now everyone has gotten 1.4.5 update except us ATT Pixi Plus users :(, but I hope you guys are enjoying those angry birds.
'Bout Darn Time >:-(
But now I can leave the past behind and enjoy the good news :-)
Now we must fight for our ATT Pixi brothers
Next goal: HARASSING PALM ABOUT FLASH
wrong cmpany to harass.
talk to adobe.
Well, Adobe did say multiple times they've given the package to Palm already.
ya well I think I read somewhere Adobe "released" flash to multiple platforms. Yet only froyo is using it... Suspicious to me..
not to mention I don't want flash just yet. Have you talked to people with Android OS froyo with flash? The majority of them are telling me that mobile flash is a little buggy and they are not liking it much.. So I'll wait.
If Palm does have the flash from Adobe and it is a little buggy that could be why they haven't released it. From a business mind which is the lesser of 2 evils? Hold out on releasing a buggy app and just listen to people complain about not having flash (which not many people are complaining that much) OR release a buggy flash app to make a small percentage of people happy but now you have almost your ENTIRE WebOS community complain about how buggy the app is and field the thousands upon thousands of email complaining about how their flash is making their phone buggy and their internet browser buggy.
don't know about you but if I was running a company I would choose door number1 of the two evils. Door number2 opens up a flood of bad publicity for buggyness.. Last thing palm needs is bad publicity on WebOS it gets enough from Apple and Android fanboys. No need to throw gasoline on that fire.
just saying.. That's my opinion and opinions are like a-holes everyone has one.... And sometimes they stink. Lol
Pre Plus on AT&T here, went into the Update app, and voila, it says that 1.4.5 is available! SWEET!
hey can i ask what that background is being used in the photo? i really like it.
Does the update automatically start on its own? I was busy removing patches and went back to download the update and its already going.
It rolls out automatically to percentages of the phones at a time.
finally.. waited all day for this update.
Installing now. Download took almost 20min
WOOOOOOO!!!!!! It's about freaking time!
I'm so freaking excited, Angry Birds doesn't even look like THAT great of a game but I'M GONNA DOWNLOAD IT ANYWAY!!!
it actually is a bad @ ss game!
unpacking...so...impatient...
we gave them hell all day, now show some love and give them a thanks with the #gotmy145 hashtag
I agree, that'd be nice of the webOS community to do!
Download started approx 12:57 AM EDT. Install completed approx 1:35AM.
Don't know if GPS is completely fixed, but rather than off by almost half mile, Navigator hit almost right on spot the first startup.
Another major improvement seems to be significantly faster on network. App loading is also much faster.
Don't know how long it will last, but I'm quite pleased after only this short testing.
Has anyone with a Verizon Palm Pre Plus been able to determine if this OTA fixes the GPS issues yet? (I am still unpacking here)...
Just using what i have so far, GPS is spot on. I'll play with it some more tomorrow away from my wifi
Are you a subscriber to VZ Navigator? I find this a lil odd honestly...
My phone keeps failing validation. =( Not really sure why. I don't have any patches installed. Just have Preware still on it.
GPS still isn't great
So now that we finally have 1.4.5, it's time to start crying for 2.0!
Palm's AT&T Palm Pre Plus release notes are now up!
http://kb.palm.com/wps/portal/kb/na/pre/p100eww/att/solutions/article/68...
(shorter ulr: http://bit.ly/90M1xN)
Verizon Keyboard problem still there :(
Palm already released a partial fix for this problem. It uses software to fix what is essentially a hardware problem. Aside from having to press my 'L' and 'T' keys a bit harder than usual, I'm satisfied with that fix. But new hardware will be nice... :)
You need to turn your phone in for another from your carrier. I'm on my third Pre plus since June. First phone blew speaker, second phone was total refurb junk ie; gesture area was not very responsive, Keyboard drove me nuts having to edit every email for missing L,A,and S's in every one. Called Palm, I was informed it was not a faulty phone, only needed software update, Ha Ha! Anyway phone was up to date, Had Verizon ship out new phone and the next day I lost the speaker on the second phone. So far so good with third replacement. Keyboard is just fine and no other problems, YET. If you are not satisfied with issues gripe and get it replaced. We do pay darn good money for these plans and phones.
I have had 1.4.5 for a while with a Sprint Pre, but I just tweeted #gotmy145, might as well show a little appreciation....I guess. Maybe I am just in a decent mood right now.
downloading! woo hoo!! ready to get my angry bird on :DDDD
That actually didnt take that long to download and install. I even went on a download frenzy for 1.4.5 apps......I want 2.0 now. lol
Halfway done with the download... This is exciting :)
I even went ahead and bought a bird feeder for the 'Angry Birds'
1.4.5 is in the Palm of my hands (no pun intended), finally!!!
will this nonsense happen on all versions?
Downloaded and installed.. but can someone please tell me what the big deal is about this 1.4.5? Considering how long everyone has been waiting and crying for this I have to say I really am not impressed at all.. I have gone through the phone and have not seen a single difference what so ever. I love my Pre Plus and WebOS in general.. but honestly this phone is beginning to look old and tired compared to my Droid X
This is a minor update but will allow you to run new pdk apps that were recently released like angry birds. Prior pdk apps had to be Palm partners before because any pdk apps could access your phone data. This update allows pdk apps to run safely and restricts their access to critical phone functions. So Palm can open up the catalog to more pdk developers. That's my understanding.
Hang tight. much is to come from HP/Palm. Don't be another robot and follow the leader. WebOS is just beginning.
It must be a hoax. 1.4.5 doesnt even exist. sprint made up they have it. its not real. like a unicorn :)
Downloaded and unpacked 1.4.5 to my Pre Plus. Seems to run a little faster, but I'll put it through it's paces tomorrow. Now it's off to bed.
am on sprint but happy that now we all get to play angry birds or whatever other games are out there
That would be a negative for att pixi plus. :'( It pisses me off now that EVERY app I see when I browse preware tells me I need an update to my OS!!!!!!!! I seriously hope the 2.0 roll-out doesn't go the same way!!
GPS doesn't appear any better on VzW.
Sadly, I fear the only reason for delay was that they forgot about us in all of their Android madness.
Following the install, I have not been able to re-install any of my patches or UberKernel. I get a run command error. Is anyone else experiencing this? I tried a reboot, but it did nothing. -- Just for the record, on VZW my GPS is as bad as before the update.
Remove your current kernel, or install the Palm Kernel from the list. Your patches SHOULD have shown up in the updates list in Preware.
+1 I prepared for the update by removing uberkernal and all of the non-compatible patches but it seems to have done nothing in getting my phone ready for the update. My phone is doing the same thing as yours so I'm going to doctor it. It can use a fresh start so hopefully all will be well after...
Stumbled on this before I Dr'd:
I just searched around precentral and found that you have to update your Preware feeds and then you should be able to update your patches. I say should because my phone hasn't finished downloading any/all updates so I'll post an update after it is done.
Thanks much. The Preware feed update solved my problem. Everything loaded back in, and I am happy again. EXCEPT for the lousy GPS: for me, at this moment, it's off by 1/2 mile!
+1 Cannot reinstall uberkernal or patches after update on ATT. I removed uberkernal before performing update.
UPDATE - Uberkernal reinstall now working. I updated Preware feeds and unistalled Govnah. I am guessing that updating feeds is needed after updating to 1.4.5.
Surprisingly smooth upgrade on AT&T. If you launch Preware before the 1.4.5 upgrade you will need to refresh your preware feed before the patches to your patches appear. After that smooth sailing (so far).
I've got a Palm Pre Plus on Verizon, after the OS update I can no longer send texts. Has anyone else experienced this problem!
I have a pre plus on VZW and texting is fine after update. Did you have any funky SMS Text patches? Did you do a full reboot after the upgrade (power cycle)?
No, nothing that should effect that function. I can receive texts and draft them, they just error out when sending. I'm updating my other patches (VK and horizontal views) maybe that will clear it up for some strange reason, we'll see. I did do a power cycle.
Not sure what it was, but after I updated the Homebrew apps, it works now. However none of them touched texting. Odd...
I am unable to send text messages after updating my Pre Plus to 1.4.5 on VZW. I have no patches installed though.
One of my phones has the update not the other
so does this mean that the man in the mask did his job?
yes!
Updated mine & my wife's phones with no issues. Gotta re-apply patches, no biggie.
I've already downloaded Angry Birds! Fun! Can't wait to see what else is out there!
Glad Verizon & AT&T finally "released the hounds" on us mortals. ;-)
Updated without issues. GPS still isn't fixed on Verizon (I use GPS Fix instead). Hoping for some better battery life (although, mine isn't too bad. Have a touchstone at home and work, plus a car charger so not a big problem most of the time).
Can someone (Hi Precentral!) post a list of all the apps that were only available once we got 1.4.5? That would be nice.
My first quick check shows no improvement in GPS without VZNavigator running in the background.
skutcka - I had the same issue. Removed all patches, rebooted, texting is working again.
thanks for the update. I didn't even have to remove anything, just run the updates. that did the trick.
Downloaded and Installed. GPS on VZW does not appear to be fixed. I wonder if our AT&T brethren also have GPS issues? If not, then I call shenanigans!
(On my bus ride this morning, I tested the Maps app first without opening the VZWNav: no response. Tested with VZWNav, picked up GPS, but did not update as the bus moved along the route.)
Overall, it feels "snappier" and I am glad we can now use the latest apps. Thanks for the (delayed) release of 1.4.5!
Anyone else having problems with Navit with a VZW pre plus?? it installed but will not launch.
There is a known issue with OTA updates to 1.4.5. The fix can be downloaded on Preware (search for Fstab). See below:
http://www.precentral.net/psa-pdk-save-errors-still-present-webos-145-th...
That did it.
Thanks.
Well I'm located in a little known place in the middle of the Indian Ocean where there is no Verizon CDMA possibility...I can connect to wifi, but the speed is between 64 and 128 kbit/s. How big is the update? I'll bet it would take a few hours to download, and wifi costs $4 per hour. I'll be home in a month or so, I think I need to wait till then! Maybe 2.0 will be out? Shucks, by then, there may be a couple of new devices! Hey, one can dream...
ATT Pre Plus updated with no issues. Also have an ATT Pixi Plus on family plan and the 1.4.5 update is not available yet.
8:57 am in Seattle...no update yet..
Verizon 1.4.5 update installed without any problems. Updated plugins, theme and overclocking using Uberkernal and Govnah at 500/1000! Hoping battery life improves a bit with this setup.
Just got 1.4.5 @ 9:30am CST. Took a while for the download to start cookin. Just as long to install. Quick test of my common apps w/ no issues. Looks like I'll be playin' Angry Birds during the Palmcast tonight!!! Hooray!
Verizon 1.4.5 in Chicagoland - noon today over air with no problem. Downloaded, installed and rebooted during lunch. Seems a little snappier, but maybe I'm just delusional having waited so long for the update. I'm already in for Angry Birds and about a dozen apps I've bookmarked waiting for 1.4.5!!
Oh, yeah. No joy for GPS (but you already knew that).
downloaded, now my Mundu IM Chat app wont work, I cant sign into FB Chat...help! any ideas? maybe palm will add chat to FB, SOOOOONNNNNN! to avoid this from happening.
Anyone having trouble reinstalling patches after updating to 1.4.5? I can't upload anything from preware including UberKernal. Probably need to WebOSDoctor?
Same thing. Patches won't download/install. I just get an error. Only patches. Everything else on preware seems fine.
Make sure you have updated the Preware feeds.
Yup that worked, thanks!
Downloading now!
gps problem is not fixed
Loving the new games and Apps.. Its about time. 2.0 is right around the corner now... Geeze. Guess Palm has more love for the UK and Sprint. FLASH PLEASE.. Oh and Skype mobile would be nice as well as other IM integrations.. STOCK
Everything is flawless for me after the 1.4.5 update VZW
Pre Plus Master Chief :)
Yeah, I'm having trouble too. Pixi Plus on VZ. I have 4 or 5 stuck app updates. Contacted the support for the 2 (same company) i care about most, and he was pretty certain it's not an issue with the apps, but with WebOS. I tried a new app, just to see if I could get ANYTHING, and the answer is no.
How much is Palm charging for tech support again? Really dread having to pay for THEIR issues!
I downloaded WebOS 1.4.5 for Verizon Pre Plus and installed it successfully. Then my PDF view crashed often, I couldn't send a PDF attachment via email, and the Smart Inbox wasn't available even though the setting was ON in preferences. I did Erase Apps & Data, and that allowed me to send PDF attachments via email, but the other problems persisted. Then I ran Webos Doctor successfully but that didn't fix the problems. So now the PDF view still crashes often and the Smart Inbox is still not available even though the setting was ON in preferences. I chatted with Tech Support and they had me sent the log to the engineers. The Tech Support guy thought that the problems were due to the WebOs 1.4.5 update, and Palm might need to release a patch. Does anybody have similar issues?
Can someone please help me out? I just downloaded the 1.4.5 update (AT&T), and when I went to the app store to download the PDK games I couldnt download before (specifically Angry Birds) it still gives me that screen that says the game cannot run on my system and that I need to update.
I've noticed that there is a blinking light when new email arrives. I did not notice this in 1.4.1 and I do not have that patch installed on 1.4.5. I believe this is something Palm or Verizon added in.
I just wanted to thank all those who invest precious time and energy into this site: I had to replace my broken pre and in the midst of moving everything over, the 1.4.5 update installed on the new phone. Yea until I couldn't figure out why my patches wouldn't install. So I do a search, locate others with the same issue and instantly I figure out the problem and I'm back in business (make sure to upgrade WOQI to new version by changing settings to check for updates, then restart program). The talent involved in both developing these brilliant apps and helping us layfolks navigate them is just priceless. Most sincere thanks. Now it's time to install angry birds and see what all the hype is about...
I downloaded WebOS Doctor when I had my Sprint Pre. now, I have my Verizon Pre Plus (or minus). After purchasing a new laptop, now I'm trying to find WebOS doctor for Verizon. Does anyone know if it exists and if so, where's the link?
Since the update I can see angry birds but no documents.
After installing the update my palm pre plus AT&T fail to display pdf documents when zoomed.
Also de contacts note segments display wrongs characters.
Fernando Cruz
I've had way too many crashed/ or needs to reboot since 1.4.5. WTF? Am I alone here?
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